10 Best States for First-Time Homebuyers
July 7, 2015 Posted by
For some families, buying a home has been delayed due to the recent recession. As the economy turns around there are more opportunities for people to make that purchase for the first time.
From West Virginia to Wyoming, GOBankingRates ranked the 10 states with the most growth in the number of first-time home buyers, while maintaining lower levels of foreclosure rates, over the past 10 years. Click here for the list.
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